What challenges are facing communities receiving federal investment in their climate work? Check out this recent article featuring various climate experts and their concerns around policy and the climate crisis—written by ISC board member and climate scientist, Dr. Marshall Shepherd. The article also features ISC’s president, Rebecca Kaduru. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3LMlr52 #climatechange #investment #communityresilience #environmentaljustice #climatejustice
Institute for Sustainable Communities
Civic and Social Organizations
Montpelier, VT 20,688 followers
Supporting communities worldwide threatened by climate change by building environmental/economic/social resiliency.
About us
ISC is an international, non-profit organization that works to support communities by creating, implementing, and scaling equitable climate change solutions for communities at the frontline of the global climate crisis. Our unique, bottom-up approach ensures solutions emerge from within communities, rather than being imposed from the outside. By sharing international best practices and experiences, providing technical expertise and training, and building the capacity of local organizations, we support innovative solutions and sustainable change. We address the root causes of climate change impacts by building community knowledge and skills, strengthening governance, and diversifying the field of sustainability professionals. Our approach incorporates capacity building, technical assistance delivery, knowledge products, climate change action planning, and peer learning.
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http://www.sustain.org
External link for Institute for Sustainable Communities
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Montpelier, VT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Technical Assistance, Climate Justice, and Climate Mitigation
Locations
Employees at Institute for Sustainable Communities
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How is ISC supporting Boston communities in becoming more resilient to the effects of the climate crisis? Watch the video at https://bit.ly/46rAj2f Our Partnership for Resilient Communities in Massachusetts project supported three Boston-based organizations doing climate resilience work such as: 📗Developing a green/clean workforce 📗Building a solar community resilience hub 📗Promoting energy justice 📗Building green infrastructure 📗Beginning community engagement and outreach around climate change Our incredible Boston partners—Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID), and Better Futures Project—were paired with mentors from ISC’s national network of partners doing similar work finding equitable climate solutions. The project included quarterly mentor meetings, technical learning sessions, in-person convenings, and mentor site visits. #climateresilience #economicdevelopment #Boston #Massachusetts #greeneconomy #solar #climatechange
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Why do we need climate resilience work alongside climate mitigation? Because climate change is already here, and cities like Houston are struggling to weather the changes. Sadly, at least 23 people lost their lives in Houston, half of which were due to heat illness days after the storm had passed. Neighborhoods of color and low-income communities are the hardest hit by flooding, extreme heat, and power outages—all of which Houston experienced in the aftermath of #hurricaneberyl. Climate resilience equips communities with the ability to recover more quickly after climate disasters, keeping more communities safe. #climateresilience #Houston #Texas #heat #hurricaneseason #climatechange
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ISC's U.S. Program team recently met in Houston for a staff retreat. While in Texas, we visited Partnership for Resilient Communities (PRC) partner, Emancipation Economic Development Council (EEDC) in their main office. The EEDC team, led by Alicia Neal, provided updates to their project with PRC and showcased their incredible community store. As an incubator for community business leaders, EEDC boasts various, handcrafted items in the community store—from bags and t-shirts, to jewelry and other items. The organization also hosts events and trainings for local business leaders. Thank you so much for the hospitality, EEDC! #climateresilience #incubator #economicdevelopment #Houston #Texas
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We are thrilled to welcome back Suresh Kotla as Country Director for our India team! Suresh is a respected and established leader in climate change mitigation who returns to ISC after co-founding ISC's India office in 2014. Suresh’s experience in the climate mitigation sector includes: — Building coalitions across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors — Leadership experience within start-ups, accelerators, and networks — Over 15 years of work on the just energy transition at the international, national, and sub-national levels Reach out to Suresh to find out more about how ISC can support climate solutions in your area. #climatechange #india #climatemitigation #decarbonization #justtransition
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What’s different about living in a developing nation when experiencing a devastating hurricane like #hurricaneBeryl? People in developing countries are significantly more likely to experience injury or death during a major storm. They are also more likely to lose their home, and the safety that comes along with it. As climate change worsens the frequency and intensity of weather disasters, it is imperative that we support communities facing storm impacts build resilience to these and other climate disasters. #hurricaneseason #severeweather #climatechange #stormdamage
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Hurricanes don’t spread damage equitably. The truth is that countries like those impacted by Hurricane Beryl produce the least amount of climate emissions, but experience significantly more damage than more developed nations. As climate change worsens, hurricanes will only continue to grow more frequent and catastrophic. We must take action today to mitigate the damage caused by climate disasters. #hurricaneBeryl #severeweather #climatechange #stormdamage
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Warmer ocean waters = stronger storms that bring devastating impacts to communities. Peak hurricane season isn’t typically until August or September, yet this year, ocean waters are already as hot as they are in mid-September. It’s only July. Hurricane Beryl—the earliest catastrophic hurricane on record—has already devastated parts of the Caribbean. It will likely bring more damage and loss of life as it moves on. According to the Prime Minister of Grenada—which was impacted in the storm—Beryl is “clear and overwhelming evidence of the fact that we are constantly facing an existential threat to our way of life.” Learn more at https://wapo.st/4cJJcpO #hurricaneBeryl #severeweather #climatechange #stormdamage
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ISC's Board of Directors recently gathered for their annual meeting in Vermont, where they were joined by President, Rebecca Kaduru and former Vermont Governor, Madeleine Kunin for a special event. Special thanks to Adventure Dinner for creating an amazing, locally sourced meal, and to Adam's Berry Farm for hosting us and the spectacular view!
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Honoring #Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 Black Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. The theme for this year is "Their Wildest Dreams," which is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the legacy, remarkable achievements, and accomplishments of the Black community. We are honored to join in recognizing and celebrating the dreams that have driven these achievements. #equity #blackhistory #celebration
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